Public Infrastructure Spending for State and Local Governments

Each year, state and local governments spend at least $250 billion on construction of roads, schools and other public infrastructure.

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes monthly estimates representing the "value of construction put in place" for new structures and improvements. Figures are published as annual rates and represent construction projects that are underway, regardless of when contractors actually receive payments or when a project began.

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